When his best friend drowns while they are both swimming in a treacherous river that they had promised never to go near, Joel is devastated and terrified at having to tell both sets of parents the terrible consequences of their disobedience.

In a future beset with rising seas, corporate government, and constant civil war, a bioengineered half-man/half-beast super-soldier who calls himself Tool breaks his conditioning to overcome his genetically enhanced sense of loyalty to the corporation that created him and seeks revenge against his old masters.

When Aggie the dog does not mind, Ben takes her to obedience school which ends in disaster, but while practicing at home one day Ben realizes what really motivates Aggie to mind.

"Once upon a time there were four little rabbits, and their names were Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail and Peter. The Tale of Peter Rabbit is the delightful tale of the world's most famous and cheeky rabbit. Original story by Beatrix Potter, with colored illustrations by Virginia Albert. A mischievous, but very lovable bunny always inclined to do as he pleases instead of what he should."--Page 4 of cover.

When Troo's parents tell him not to climb the biggest tree in the forest, he climbs to the top anyway

After years of watching his children and grandchildren wander from their faith, Iddo's prayers are answered: King Cyrus is allowing God's chosen people to return to Jerusalem. Jubilant, he prepares for their departure only to learn that his family, grown comfortable in the pagan culture of Babylon, wants to remain. Zechariah, Iddo's oldest grandson, torn between his grandfather's beliefs and his father's life in Babylon, soon begins to hear the voice...

When his best friend drowns while they are swimming in a treacherous river that they had promised never to go near, Joel is devastated and terrified at having to tell both sets of parents the terrible consequences of their disobedience.

"Cheeky Chick can't help being cheeky--he just wants to explore. But there's a crafty fox about...Can Cheeky Chick make it back to the henhouse safely? A funny, characterful picture book by an award-winning author that children will want to read again and again."--Back cover. 'Five little chicks hear Mother Hen say, "Play near the henhouse. Don't go away." Four little chicks say, "Yes, okay!" But one little chick says, "Phooey!" Cheeky Chick is curious...

Aunt Zinnia tells her bunny nieces and nephews a cautionary tale about a skirmish with a noisy ogre that shone a bright light, one dark night when she defied her parents' admonishment to stay away from the highway.

Not heeding Dad's warning results in trouble for young Icarus and his kite. Includes a retelling of the original Icarus myth.